Estimator (Turf - Sports complex)

Talent Edge Recruiting; Kansas City (MO); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Kansas City-based Estimator for a Lee’s Summit office role in golf and sports construction. You will support bid preparation, perform takeoffs, research project requirements, and price estimates for projects ranging from about $1.3M to $12M.

The position requires working with estimators, project managers, and leadership, with travel up to 30% for pre-bid meetings. Civil/earthwork background and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
• Minimum three years of estimating experience if no degree is held.

Responsabilités

• Review project plans, specs, drawings, and bid packages to determine scope and requirements.
• Conduct detailed material and quantity takeoffs for civil, earthwork, grading, turf, and related construction activities.
• Develop accurate project pricing and prepare estimates for submission.
• Enter takeoff information, pricing, and estimate details into Sage and related estimating systems.
• Prepare approximately four bids per week, ~100 bids annually.
• Travel about 25%–30% to project sites and meetings.

Connaissances

Takeoffs

Estimating

Bid review

Civil construction

Earthwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Outils

Sage

Procore

Description du poste

Our client is a well-established and growing specialty construction company serving the golf and sports industries, with a focus on turf construction for golf courses, football fields, baseball fields, and soccer facilities. The company has approximately 170 employees, including a collaborative office team of roughly 40 professionals, and is expanding its estimating group to support continued growth and future succession planning. This is an onsite opportunity for a Kansas City-based candidate working from the company’s Lee’s Summit, Missouri office. The company offers a family-oriented, team-driven culture that values accountability, follow-through, collaboration, and strong communication.

About the Role

The position includes approximately 25%–30% travel for pre-bid and preconstruction meetings, generally involving day trips with very few overnight stays. The Estimator will support the preparation of competitive bids for a variety of golf and sports construction projects, working closely with estimators, project managers, superintendents, and company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and bid packages to determine scope and requirements.
• Conduct detailed material and quantity takeoffs for civil, earthwork, grading, turf, and related construction activities.
• Research project specifications, site conditions, materials, and subcontractor requirements.
• Develop accurate project pricing and prepare estimates for submission.
• Enter takeoff information, pricing, and estimate details into Sage and related estimating systems.
• Prepare approximately four bids per week, with an annual volume of approximately 100 bids.
• Support projects generally ranging from approximately $1.3 million to $12 million.
• Coordinate with internal teams and attend pre-bid and preconstruction meetings as needed.
• Travel approximately 25%–30% to project sites and meetings across multiple states, typically through day trips.
• Collaborate with senior estimators, project managers, superintendents, and leadership to ensure bids are complete, accurate, and competitive.
• Participate in weekly meetings with superintendents and maintain clear communication throughout the estimating process.
• Develop knowledge of both the company’s golf and sports construction divisions, with opportunities to specialize or advance into more senior estimating responsibilities.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering, civil construction, earthwork, or closely related background, with strong knowledge of grading, soils, sitework, and construction estimating.
• The company is open to considering recent college graduates with a relevant degree, as well as candidates without a degree who have at least three years of directly relevant estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; recent graduates will be considered.
• Candidates without a degree should have a minimum of three years of construction estimating experience.

Required Skills

• Experience reviewing construction bid packages, plans, specifications, and scope documents.
• Demonstrated ability to perform takeoffs, research project requirements, develop pricing, and prepare estimates.
• Civil construction, earthwork, grading, site development, or related experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of soil conditions, grading, and earthwork quantities; landscape-only experience may not provide the required technical depth.
• Experience with Sage and/or Procore is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical ability, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%–30%, primarily for day trips and preconstruction meetings.
• Must be based in the Kansas City area and able to work onsite.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with estimators, project managers, superintendents, and leadership.